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Rim Proposal and Questions

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by zeoth, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. zeoth

    zeoth Junior Member

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    Usually I wait till I wear out a set before I upgrade however even the wife is complaining after the last rain storms. Time for upgrade.

    What I want:
    - Better traction in dry
    - Much better traction in wet
    - No snow in San Francisco so don't care about snow
    - Decent tire life

    Proposal for Upgrade:
    RIM: Konig Incident 17x7
    TIRES: Yokohama Avid Envigor (147mph version)

    Tire size recommended was 205/45/17. When I plug into tire calculator, 215/50/17 is a closer match to the OEM. When I look at what you guys are using, everyone is pretty much using 215/45/17.

    So questions:
    - Why use a smaller ratio tire?
    - Anyone using the Avid Envigors? MPG? Tire life? Ride quality? Noise?
    - New or reuse the TPMS?

    Thanks in advance and Happy 2015.
     
    #1 zeoth, Jan 1, 2015
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  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Who recommended 205/45R17? 215 is the "correct" 17" size, at least what Toyota uses. You're correct that 205/50 is actually closer, to 195/65R15.

    For wet traction, braking, Michelin Premier A/S is getting good reviews.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Jan 1, 2015
  3. zeoth

    zeoth Junior Member

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    I was checking CARID.com as one of the sites I was cruising through and also I see a few members here use the 205/45 or 215/45. I'll check the Michelin as well. Thanks for the recommendation.
     
    #3 zeoth, Jan 1, 2015
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